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...state Senator, Jefferson wrote Louisiana's first Enterprise Zone Act, giving tax breaks to companies that locate in poor areas. In 1990 he became the first black Louisiana Congressman since Reconstruction. On Capitol Hill, Jefferson has been a constant advocate for the rights of children and the poor...
BORN: June 14, 1943, Chackbay EDUCATION: Nicholls State U, B.A., 1964; Louisiana State U, J.D., 1967 FAMILY: Wife, Cecile; five children RELIGION: Roman Catholic MILITARY: None OCCUPATION: Lawyer POLITICAL CAREER: Louisiana House, 1971-80; U.S. House, 1980- ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1407, Thibodaux...
BORN: Sept. 18, 1949, Shreveport EDUCATION: Louisiana Tech U, B.A., 1971; Louisiana State U, J.D., 1975. FAMILY: Wife, Johnette; two children RELIGION: Methodist MILITARY: None OCCUPATION: Lawyer; congressional aide POLITICAL CAREER: Candidate for Leesville city council, 1978; U.S. House, 1988- ADDRESS: P.O. Box 4650, Shreveport...
Like many Louisiana politicians, McCrery flirted with the idea of running for the Senate seat Bennett Johnston is giving up. He opted instead for the security of a sure congressional victory--which he now has. He will return to the House to begin two more fiscally conservative years, trying to lower taxes, slash the budget and cut the deficit...
BORN: Aug. 20, 1941, Alexandria EDUCATION: Louisiana State U, B.A., 1962, M.D., 1966; U of Texas, M.B.A., 1994 FAMILY: Wife, Ann; three children RELIGION: Methodist MILITARY: Air Force, 1967-69; Air Force Reserve, 1969-72 OCCUPATION: Ophthalmologist POLITICAL CAREER: None ADDRESS: P.O. Box 7600, Monroe...